seriously?
Manassas, United States
Today, I discovered that my dad still doesn't consider my career as an app developer a "real job". FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
Anonymous
United Kingdom
Clueless
Today, after my dad got frustrated at me last month for not having a job and completely taking over my job searching, claiming it’s not that hard and he’d show me how it’s done. Since then, not one company has called or emailed him back and he doesn’t know why. Welcome to job searching in 2024, Dad. FML
Anonymous
Margate City, United States
Today, as I was leaving home for my mall kiosk job, my dad asked me where I was off to. When I said I was going to work, he tossed an empty beer bottle to the floor, belched, and said "Bah! Get a REAL job!" He's unemployed and living in my apartment. FML
Anonymous
This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff
Cornwall, Canada
The downside of nepotism
Today, I thought my dad was finally showing interest in the business I started last year when he asked about my next event. Nope, he just wanted to know if I would hire his step-granddaughter. Her first question? "So, I won't have to do any like, real work right?" Gee, thanks Dad. FML
username
This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff
Elkhart, United States
How about…
Today, my father told me to "go get a job." He has been unemployed for three years. FML
Bruh.
Gamers rise up
Today, despite the fact that I've lived alone for four years, and have a well-paid job, my father is still whining about, "Why am I still playing video games at age 32?" FML
Anonymous
Wilston, Australia
Keeping it real
Today, I went to visit my dad for the first time in over a year, as I have been studying for my Master's degree in history halfway across the world. The first thing he said to me? "So, gotten a real job yet?" FML
Glenn
United Kingdom
Baker's dozen
Today, my dad undermined my life's work. I finally opened my own bakery, but my dad told me it's a "sissies job" since it doesn't involve manual labour like he did for 50 years and I'll probably go out of business, because no one will want cakes from a 6 foot 8 man with tattoos, piercings and a shaved head. FML
suze44
This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff
United States
Prepper
Today, my father decided to "prepare" me for the real world by telling me that I'm ugly. FML
Wheredigowrong
Ankeny, United States
Today, my son came home for the fifth time saying he didn't get the job, wondering what he did wrong. I looked at his resumé; under special skills was, "Keeping it real." Apparently he saw it in a movie and thought it would work. FML
Anonymous
Nairobi, Kenya
Family business
Today, I found out on LinkedIn that my dad follows and endorses a successful cousin of ours. I guess I didn't make the cut. FML
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BoltTheSuperdog 22
I honestly don't know why it reminds you of Portland, Maine either.
persianninja 23
Do what you love OP
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Comments (99)
Soundslikeothers 15
As long as you're making money and supporting yourself and family then it's a career. If not then he's right and it's a hobby.
91hayek 31
Exactly. If you aren't being actively productive and creating things at a consistent pace that has some monetary value, then you are carrying that label for nothing. Sadly, your job doesn't produce tangible results for your efforts so that may be the case, but if you are just using label while being unemployed or tinkering around so much that you can't make a living, then don't use that title. Same goes with bloggers, artists, photographers and self-publishing writers. It's a hobby until you can get paid.
littlekellilee 45
You're assuming he's making apps with the intent of them going big and making a ton of cash. He could be hired to make apps for people who ask for them, like stores or small clients. Then he gets paid for it regardless of how well it does.
Wakachulak 22
I hear you #27. I sometimes fantasize about being an electrician or chauffeur myself. It's the manual labor snobs that tick me off. I mean, if my job's so easy, why don't you do it?
TheCrispyCat 20
People still play Angry Birds?
FrozenMusic 26
Without apps, we wouldn't be able to be here
everstrike 7
Man anything with games and computers are in demand. Show ur dad an app u made or helped made. It's about what u want to do and become.
Axel5238 29
Any reason he doesn't he doesn't consider it a real job? He may not fully understand what you do ( my parents didn't when I went to school for web design and animation). He might be afraid that just like the web design market at some point the bubble will burst and won't be nearly in demand 5-10 years and lots will lose their jobs.
SkipBeatOtaku 33
But it's the career to be in now-a-days, so the jokes on him!
JoshTheTacoMan 19
OP, As a fellow app developer I totally understand what you're going through. My family believes a real job is sitting in a cubicle from 8-6 doing something you hate. Just keep going at it.
sunnysideup25 7
Maybe what he means is that he thinks it's more of a "mobile" job.
Dontalktome 9
Remember what he said and keep at it. Use it as motivation to succeed. When you do make the next candy crush, remind him of what he said and hand him a stack of monopoly money.